Supreme Court Leans Toward Upholding Ghost Gun Regulations

The justices appear inclined to support the Biden administration's rules on untraceable firearm kits, focusing on agency authority under the Gun Control Act.

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether the ATF's 2022 rule on ghost guns aligns with the Gun Control Act of 1968, not the Second Amendment.
Ghost guns, assembled from kits, have been linked to a rise in crime, prompting the administration to enforce stricter regulations.
Key conservative justices, including Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Barrett, expressed skepticism over claims that the kits are mainly for hobbyists.
The rule requires that kits be treated as firearms, necessitating serial numbers and background checks to prevent easy assembly of untraceable weapons.
A decision is expected in the coming months, with the court previously allowing the rule to remain in effect during ongoing litigation.